Ju 88 crashes onto houses in Richmond Avenue, Merton 20th September 1940
My father was living in number 2 or 4 Richmond Avenue, Merton in September 1940. It is reported that a Ju 88 was brought down by AA fire, losing its tail and crashing into his house on Richmond Avenue just after midnight on the 20th of September 1940.
Fortunately for me the two families were in their Anderson shelters and survived the crash. All but one of the crew was killed. He parachuted over Clapham and was captured after landing on a house.
I would be grateful for any information on the raid, individual plane, squadron, crew members etc that any members may have.
I would imagine that crashing onto a house within greater London was an unusual event, particularly as it was claimed as being downed by AA fire!
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